Understanding from a biblical perspective what it really means when we say “I forgive you” can help us to extend genuine forgiveness to others and will allow those three simple words to be more than an empty sentiment.
Most if not all of us have the tendency to present a put-together, perfect picture of ourselves to those around us, but pretending we are fine when we are broken and in need of help is really the antithesis of the Christian life.
Conflict is something we will all face, whether in person or over the internet--and likely in both spaces--but how can we effectively honor Christ in such situations when it is so easy to argue and to resort to angry words?
Here's the problem: When people whose relationships are based on texting begin to interact face-to-face, what they typed is often not who they are. When our words and our actions disagree, actions win.